I had the pleasure of living in gorgeous Santa
Barbara, California...OK, it was only for few days. This area is hot in more ways than one as it was experiencing out-of-control wildfires at the time, but my visit went off without a hitch. Located about 1-1/2 hours from Los Angeles, I decided to drive up from L.A.; flying out of the Santa Barbara Airport on the way home. This quaint airport is a story unto itself as it offers a trip back in time to when airports were smaller and less hectic.
Anyway, I can't think of a better way to enjoy Santa Barbara than staying in a luxuriously appointed home of my own. It gives the feeling of living in this Southern California paradise for a fraction of the cost of a hotel. I stayed in lovely
Casa Bella, a 3 bedroom home in the Montecito area of Santa Barbara nestled between the Biltmore Four Seasons Hotel overlooking Butterfly Beach and Montecito's Coast Village, featuring unique shops and restaurants. This celebrity drenched area is home of Ellen DeGeneres, Carol Burnett, and Oprah Winfrey; among many others. I even gave myself the VIP treatment by enjoying a sugar scrub treatment and a deep tissue massage at the Four Seasons Hotel Spa and since I was now a local (I mentioned that my home was a block away), I received the 20% "local's" discount!
My California home was arranged through
Santa Barbara Luxury Rentals. Renting a plush home in this exclusive area is as easy as checking into a hotel due to the careful attention given to each and every guest by the team at SBLR. I was pleased to find all of the amenities one would expect from a luxury hotel right here in this exquisite home. Everything from bathrobes waiting in the bedroom closets to bottled water and chocolates on
each nightstand. Now, why would I stay at a hotel? Santa Barbara Luxury Rentals definitely made me feel welcome on the West Coast. If you enjoy luxury without the restrictions and unnecessary expenses of a hotel stay, renting a luxury property is the only way to go!
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One Response to "Luxury Living (by the week) in Santa Barbara!"
Great Review! Santa Barbara has always been one of my favorite spots. Looks like you found a great home away from home... Vacation rentals are a great alternative to hotel, sounds like it was less expensive too. Great suggestion!
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